5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Date A Co-Worker

You can bet temptation may arise while working in close quarters with attractive colleagues. But whether you fold clothes at a boutique or bus tables at a restaurant, hooking up with a co-worker is a certified no-no.  Are you lusting over a new employee? Read these next five tips before taking it any further.

 

Productivity

Having a boyfriend or girlfriend in college is distracting, no? Picture that, but let it interfere with another top priority instead—where you make money. Particularly during the beginning fairytale stage (ah, puppy love), you’ll want to linger around your beau and see what they’re up to, thus neglecting your work. You’re supposed to be impressing your boss, not showing him that you’re needy.

Professionalism

Having a relationship with someone you work with is neither appealing to your fellow employees nor your superiors who will have to watch your PDA or any explosive arguments. You were hired for your strengths and abilities and with the hopes that you can make tough decisions, including choosing to not fall in love with the closest cashier.

Also, some businesses have laws to abide by that include a policy in which employees aren’t allowed to date or marry co-workers or supervisors. Make sure you’re aware of these stipulations prior to signing a contract.

Favoritism

Let’s face it, you’d likely choose to work on a task with your spouse or would be less likely to report something wrong that they’d done, which could, in turn, cost you your job. Making the love of your life your favorite can also be a foundation for fights, as your significant other may eventually (and jealously) wonder why you might’ve chosen to work with another guy or girl over them.

Office Talk

Having a relationship within a place of already-gossipy employment gives your colleagues all the more reason to spread a rumor or two. People are bored at work and will stir up anything juicy to get through the day. Avoid it all by keeping it classy and keeping your dating-life separate from your workplace!

Tiana Blue is a Senior Writer for College Lifestyles™. This fourth semester sophomore at Penn State is a print journalism major with a penchant for food, stilettos, and the city that never sleeps.

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10 Healthy Study Snacks

By: Katie O’Brien

As the end of the school year fast approaches, we contemplate summer plans, we anticipate the gloomy goodbyes with our friends, and, perhaps most notably, we dread the hours of studying for finals that are sure to ensue. Studying for finals translates into stress, sleep deprivation, and late nights. The culmination of these factors undoubtedly results in snacking during studying. Because we are college students, we have endless inexpensive, but very unhealthy, snacks at our disposal. Admittedly, it is much easier to bring a bag of candy to the library than it is to bring a healthy, well-balanced meal. It is hard to find healthy foods to eat on a college student’s budget and it is even harder to find time to make healthy foods for yourself. So, here are some of CL’s suggestions for study snacks during finals—they are relatively easy to get, require little to no preparation, inexpensive, and good for you!

 

1. Mangos:  provide about 1/3 of the suggested vitamin A daily intake and almost 100% of a day’s vitamin C. They are not only delicious, but also contain a decent dose of potassium and fiber.

2. Unsweetened Greek yogurt:  has twice the protein of ordinary yogurt. It is thick, creamy, and goes perfectly with bananas, cereal, or berries.

3. Broccoli: has a lot of vitamin C and vitamin K and is widely accepted as one of the best foods

4. Watermelon: provides about 1/3 of a day’s suggested vitamin A and C intake and has a lot of   potassium in each serving.

5. Almonds: contain a significant amount of protein, fiber, and powerful antioxidants like vitamin E. They are a great source of magnesium—which produces energy and regulates blood sugar within your body.

6. Blueberries: have very few calories but very high doses of fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin E. They are also known for containing many brain-boosting nutrients.

 7. Dark chocolate: is known for being rich in antioxidants and has the capacity to protect skin from UV ray damage.

8. Oatmeal: is fiber rich and potassium, low in cholesterol, and known to keep arteries clear.

9. Walnuts: contain fatty acids known for reducing cholesterol. They are also known to improve mood, regulate sleep, and protect skin against UV damage.

10. Carrots: are a great source of vitamin A and known for helping vision and hair.

Love It: Tracy Stern SALONTEA Review

Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter.  From its luxurious scent to delicious taste, the College Lifestyles office embraces tea any time of the year.  From a cup on the go, to organizing amother/daughter or sorority tea party, our new ‘go-to’ tea is Tracy Stern SALONTEA ‘The Writer.’  (And yes, my one year old daughter will be having her first tea party soon!)

The Tracy Stern Salon ‘ The Writer’ Tea consist of black tea leaves with cinnamon, clove, and cardamom give ‘The Writer’ its sophisticated and chic taste – similar to the characteristics of our CL team!

While I love ‘The Writer’ tea, Tracy Stern SALONTEA offers various varieties including:  The Musician, THe Society Hostess, The Romantic, The Fashionable Dandy, The Artist, and The Lover.

When brewing Tracy Stern SALONTEA, be sure to pay close attention to the directions.  While we steep conventional green tea bags for 1-2 minutes,  ‘The Writer’ steeps for 3-5 minutes.  One can then add cream, sugar, and/or honey.  (Etiquette tip:  If planning a tea party, sugar cubes are preferred due to neatness). 

Tracy Stern, founder of SALONTEA, developed as a lifestyle brand that encompasses a fusion of fashion, style and art and TEA blended into distinct yet interconnected categories. She uses tea to bring people together and believes that everyone should experience life through simple defining luxuries, from preparing the perfect cup of tea, to creating the most elegant and effortless tea party.  One can purchase her tea by visiting her website OR NYC location.

Disclaimer:  We’d like to thank the team of Tracy Stern SALONTEA for supplying samples for our review.  Opinions of the product are all our own.

 

Shelly Marie Redmond, MS, RD, LDN is the Editor in Chief of College Lifestyles.  An avid tea drinker, she loves the classiness and sophistication of a modern day tea party and is the proud owner of Tracy Stern’s Tea Party Book!

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4 Ways To Impress Your Boss

Leaving your mark at any job you’ve scored is crucial. But you won’t get to the top by letting others take all the credit. Give your boss reasons to remember you by practicing the following four habits of a fierce employee.

Be Innovative

In the interview, you answered questions about how you could contribute to the company. Well, don’t just talk about it, be about it! When you’re not shuffling off to meetings, put your thinking cap on and brainstorm ways your employer could improve existing projects and make old practices new again. Something that may seem a bit outlandish could be what gets you a promotion or a knock-out recommendation for your next job. An alteration in the logo, a new advertising ploy… Get creative!

Do It With A Smile

Smiling automatically makes others feel comfortable around you. It makes you appear more attractive and lightens the mood in a stressed environment. Your boss is sure to take notice as your ambiance takes a positive toll on your co-workers.

Lend A Hand

Helping others when and where it’s needed (even in the simplest of ways), shows you care about your job and fellow employees. If someone’s new to Excel spreadsheets, give them a few pointers (those cells could be so pesky to type into). Pick up another commitment and put your multitasking skills to work!

Don’t Buckle Under Pressure

Proving to your boss that you are prepared for the unexpected conveys that you are aware, quick to respond, and able to handle anything. It’ll give them confidence that you can lead and take charge if needed. Next time the head honcho is out sick, make sure they’re e-mailing you to be in control of a certain task set for the day.

Tiana Blue is a Senior Writer for College Lifestyles™. This fourth semester sophomore at Penn State is a print journalism major with a penchant for food, stilettos, and the city that never sleeps.

 

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CL Interviews Miss America 2012, Laura Kaeppeler, Part I

Laura Kaeppeler, 24, is a graduate of Carthage College, where she studied Music and Vocal Performance.  Two years ago her friend Caitlin Gomez, who was Miss Kenosha at the time, suggested she give pageants a try. Kaeppeler the advice to heart and went on to win the Miss Kenosha title. She then placed second-runner up Miss Wisconsin, a title she eventually won and competed with in the Miss America Pageant. She was crowned Miss America 2012.

It’s no doubt that Kaeppeler’s singing talent gets her noticed at competitions - Gomez encourged Kaeppeler to enter because of it.

“She (Gomez) attended Carthage College with me and was in the music department with me and said, ‘You have a talent, you’re involved in your community, this seems like it would be a great fit for you,’” Kaeppeler said in her email interview. “I had no idea what I was doing or what the Miss America organization stood for. I just threw myself into the competition, but figured if I did well for not having much preparation time, I could perhaps compete the following year and win my state. That was just this past year, and here I am.” 

If it was her talent that got her started, it is her philanthropy that keeps her going. Kaeppeler works with Circles of Support: Mentoring and Advocating for Children of Incarcerated Parents, a very personal cause.

“My father committed a white collar crime and was sentenced to one year in federal prison,” Kaeppeler said. “Having walked in the shoes of the children of incarcerated parents, I have first-hand experienced the emotions of pain, isolation, fear and guilt that are accompanied with having a parent in prison. As Miss America, I have a very large platform to discuss this topic at a national level, to raise awareness for the millions of children in our country who have a parent in prison, and to also encourage children who have a parent in prison to dream larger than life, and to believe those dreams can become a reality.”

As Miss America, Kaeppeler gets to speak about this issue around the country, attend charity events, and sing.

“I travel 20,000 miles per month and am in a different state almost every 72 hours” she said. “I can be found in a variety of different appearance venues such as speaking on my platform, visiting a Children’s Hospital as The National Goodwill Ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network, working with our corporate sponsors, or singing in a performance venue.”

And when she’s not practicing her music or heading off to a new state?

“I am also a huge baseball fan and enjoy rooting for and attending Chicago Cubs’ games,” she said.

Check back next week for Part II, a Q&A that every college co-ed should read!

 Debra Schreiber is a senior Journalism and Spanish major at Duquesne University, and a Senior Writing Intern for College Lifetyles. She is excited to see the Miss Duquesne pageant this Friday, sponsored by the sisters of Alpha Sigma Tau and the Duquesne Program Council.

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4 Ways To Know If You’re Ready To Room With A Friend

Having friends as roommates is the ultimate college experience. It’s guaranteed fun, excitement, and laugh-so-hard-you-cry moments….right? Not always. In fact, living with a friend you’ve never roomed with could take a toll on your relationship. Before going apartment hunting, keep reading to find out if you’re roommate-ready or bound to pull each others’ hair out.

See All Sides

PMS, stress, depression, exhaustion. Sounds miserable, huh? Communicate with your friend on their worst days, and see how well you tolerate their change of moods. This way, once you’re living in close quarters, you’ll know what to expect and when–preventing arguments–and you won’t be surprised to find out your girlfriend enjoys cutting her bangs when she’s angry or cries a river when she’s hormonal.

Current Arrangements

Take a look at how your roommate-in-question already lives by examining their habits.  This may include taking note of if they like to play their music loudly, if they enjoy having lots of company over and throwing parties, or how often they clean their place. If you thrive with a bit of organized chaos but they maintain a serially-tidy space (or if your habits clash altogether), have a talk and decide how you both can meet somewhere in the middle.

Ask Some Questions

Clear the air before those moving boxes are packed and shipped away. Sit down and have a chat about the following issues so there is an understanding of what living together will be like:

• How early do you wake up? When do you typically head to bed?
• How much time do you spend in the shower?
• How do you study–in groups, solo, often, not often?
• Who’s bringing what kinds of furniture?
• Are sleepovers with boyfriends OK?
• Are there any TV shows you must-see or will possibly need to record?
• When will we grocery shop?

Choose Wisely

You may be friends, but that doesn’t mean you’ll make great roommates–some people just aren’t meant to live under the same roof! It takes a lot of trust to live with someone and feel safe and content. If you can only depend on your friend half the time, maybe moving in together isn’t worth the effort.

Tiana Blue is a Senior Writer for College Lifestyles™. This fourth semester sophomore at Penn State is a print journalism major with a penchant for food, stilettos, and the city that never sleeps.

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Relationship Advice: Five reasons you shouldn’t get hooked

No wonder fishing has always been known to be a man’s sport. As a college student, “fishing” is apparently a dating game as well.

Guys hook girls with the bait of possibilities; play with it a little; maybe even give it a kiss. Then when the novelty starts wearing off or fear takes control of holding onto the catch too long, they get thrown back in to the world of singlehood.

Singles everywhere are swimming until they get hooked by someone they like and want more of, but the smart ones are those who don’t always fall for the bite.

In college, protecting yourself first may be the most important thing when starting a relationship. Getting hooked is not worth the pain of being teased and thrown back deprived of air and forced to keep swimming with the rest of the fish.

Since college is undeniably a tough spot for finding true love, these five signs may help you know when to keep swimming and not get hooked.  Although you may be the perfect catch, he’s probably the wrong fisher if you’re nodding yes to the following:

 

He only calls you when he’s drunk or at 2 a.m.

He’s lonely, bored and his plans with the first girl of the night didn’t work out. A text after midnight to hangout is code for booty-call. Do you really think a relationship based off hooking up is going to last?

He doesn’t make future plans with you

Although I think plans are usually useless, if a guy refuses to plan anything past tomorrow with you, he’s probably thinking you’re useless, too. Someone who truly cares will make an effort to ensure you’re in his future, even if it is lunch next Tuesday.

You only hangout when it’s convenient for him

If you’re forming plans solely around his March Madness schedule, he is not worth getting hung up over. No matter how much he cares about who will advance in his bracket, don’t always let him call the game plans at his convenience.

You question the relationship

‘Does he really like me or is he just acting like it?’ ‘Is he still seeing her?’ ‘What is going on in this situation?’ If you’re asking yourself or bringing up these questions to friends more than a couple times a day, run. Run far away and don’t peek back.

You hear the real story from someone else

In my human sexuality class at Central Michigan University, our class poll showed that honesty is the number one factor in a relationship. If a guy is not able to come to you with his problem about your relationship and you hear from someone else how he really feels, he’s honestly not ever going to be worth your time. Honesty starts on day one and is one of those things that cannot be compromised.

 

If you’re in your teens or early twenties, finding Mr. Perfect in college is not always going to happen. Therefore keeping these signs in mind when looking for the perfect catch may help protect your heart and save you some grief.

 Disclaimer: There are always exceptions. He may not make plans with you, but that’s why your relationship is spontaneous. He may only call you at 2 a.m. because he lives across the country. But when all five of these signs have been seen in more than five people I’ve met in college, to me, they’re 100 percent foolproof. Take as you may and never let your guard all the way down. 

 

What are some signs you see that make you double think a potential relationship? Leave a comment!

Next week, campus boys will be questioned again for another round of Guy v. Girl Pretty!

 

Jessica Fecteau is a senior fashion, etiquette and apartment/dorm life writer and is a sophomore at Central Michigan University. Jessica loves fashion magazines, listening to indie/folk music and traveling to big cities.

“Be kind, no exceptions” CL interviews a unique Good Samaritan

In a world where, at times there seems to be such depressing and sad news, a little kindness can go a long way. While I was attending undergrad at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, there was a lady who made it her mission to spread joy, happiness, and kindness. To the public, she was known as “Secret Agent L” and in July 2009 she began the Secret Agent L (SAL) project. Agent L and her ‘affiliated agents’ would do anonymous random acts of kindness or ‘day-brighteners’ for unsuspecting Pittsburgh residents. A year after the project began, Agent L held a charitable fundraiser to reveal her identity to the world. Behind the nude trench coat, dark sunglasses and black hat was 32 year old Laura Miller. Followers and supporters were thrilled they could finally put a face to this mysterious woman. College Lifestyles was able to chat with Laura about SAL, life after the reveal and all things good.

 

How did the Secret Agent L (SAL) project begin?

I used to have a personal blog and there was a woman in Texas named Tobi who was reading my blog and I was reading hers. She always left comments and we would sometimes talk through email.  After a while, it felt like I knew her. In July of 2009, Tobi was going to have a birthday and I really wanted to send her something. Tobi said not to send her anything, instead she wanted me to go out and do a random act of kindness.  She told me I can call myself ‘Secret Agent L’.  So Tobi is responsible.

After Tobi’s suggestion, you ran with the idea. What was the first ‘mission’ you performed?

I was a theater major in undergrad and I act professionally as well so I thought this was the perfect opportunity to take on another persona. So I decided that’s what I was going to do for Tobi. I was sitting at work with my assistant Vivian and I explained the whole situation to her and I said I think it would be so cool to make a little business card and attach it to a flower and leave that flower somewhere like on a random windshield or wherever and take pictures and put them on the blog. We created a secret agent blog and sent it off to Tobi. Tobi thought it was above and beyond but she loved it. She submitted the post to a website called Kirtsy, where you can find the most interesting things on the web. Within a day I was getting hundreds of hits on my blog and I thought this was so fun that I had to do another mission.

What kind of reactions have you received about the SAL project?

People who first learn about the project are really interested in participating, which is the best. Occasionally, I will get emails from people who have been recipients from a mission and across the board their responses are that they were having a really hard day or they were going through serious depression or have been feeling really alone and they happen to look down and see this card that says ‘For you, yes you!’  and it changed everything for them that day. There couldn’t be better reactions than that.

Why did you decide to reveal yourself after being anonymous for the first year of the project?

I started to feel kind of lonely because all these followers were telling me how much how they enjoyed what I was doing and they wanted to meet me. So I decided to reveal myself at a charity fundraiser for National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Did your life change at all after the big reveal?

A couple days after the reveal fundraiser and party CNN contacted me about doing a live interview on TV. The morning after the interview, I had over a thousand emails in my inbox. Then the Huffington Post picked up the story along with Fox news, the Alan Colmes show, Glamour.com and Readers Digest. Yahoo! did a story on the top ten inspirational acts of 2010 and named the Secret Agent L project as one of those acts. Once CNN contacted me, my life completely changed.

What kind of missions do you and your affiliated agents perform?

I have taken a little step back from doing the missions only because the project in the last couple years has really grown but when I do get a chance to do a mission I really love giving just a five dollar bill in a greeting card or a coffee shop gift card. I always tell the affiliated agents that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to make a difference. It’s the little things like that really have a good meaning. I take whatever is personal to me and give it back to someone else.

Did you ever expect this blog to turn into a project with Affiliated Agents from all around the world?

Not at all! When I was anonymous for the first year, it was just something fun Vivienne and I could do. We would occasionally do these missions because we thought it was really exciting that no one knew who we were but we had such a huge following.

A lot of times we are juggling so many things. How do you find the time to do this?

I’m going to make the time, not find it. When it comes down to it you make the time for it. You make a conscious decision to do this and give back. I don’t do it every day but my heart tells me that this is something important to me and it really matters. Nothing tops what I get from this project, nothing.

How can CL readers become an Affiliated Agent?

It’s really simple to become an agent. Visit secretagentl.com and send me an email and I will email back giving everything they need to do their first mission. I’ll include tips on how to complete your first mission. I don’t assign a mission to people because I want them to make this a completely personal thing. I also attach the SAL business card so you can leave them on your mission gifts.  After the mission is complete, email a picture and a write up about what you did and watch for it on the blog.

 

Since its beginning in 2009, the Secret Agent L Project has gained international attention with over 2,000 affiliated agents in 8 different countries including Japan, Germany, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Australia.

 

Interested in spreading happiness?  Visit the SAL website to become an affiliated agent.

 

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Minyvonne Burke is a fashion and lifestyle writer for College Lifestyles ™. She graduated from Point Park University and is currently pursuing her master’s degree at Hofstra University. She loves online shopping, cute bags and NYC.

Were You Single On Valentine’s Day? Learn To Love Yourself & Music

Even though February is coming to a close and the pressure from everyone to have a date for Valentine’s Day is long gone, all ladies should feel beautiful. Remember, you are amazing 365 days out of the year, 366 this year, it’s a leap year! These songs are perfect for any single girl looking to sing and dance alone in her room, or blast in the car with friends. They’ll make you proud to be single

1. Single Ladies- Beyonce
2. I Look So Good Without You- Jessie James
3. Make Me Proud- Drake
4. Kerosene- Miranda Lambert
5. Who Says- Selena Gomez

1.  Single Ladies- Number one is obvious. What girl has not done the “single ladies” dance at least once in their life. It’s a single girl’s anthem!

2. I Look So Good Without You- The perfect post-breakup, newly single song.

3. Make Me Proud- Drake recognizes a women’s independence, and celebrates that as a women you do not need to depend on anyone.

4. Kerosene- It is about being strong, getting revenge and letting all of your anger and emotions out.

5. Who Says- The song is a girl power song stating I’m beautiful being me!

 

Alex is a freshman at Kent State University. She is a single, hopeless romantic that believes music can make you feel amazing regardless of how bad your day is going! 

Former College Lifestyles Interns: Updates, Career, and Staying Classy

Reconnecting with interns past has opened up a Pandora’s box of success stories and plenty of definitions for College Lifestyles’ coined term: classy co-ed. Thinking about interning with us? Make your decision easier by checking out what a few CL alumnae have been up to below!

 

Questions for The Classy Ladies:

1. How have you continued to live by College Lifestyles’ motto of being a “classy co-ed” post internship and/or post graduation?

2. In what way have you benefited the most from your former internship with College Lifestyles? 

3. Now that you are CL alumna, what have you done professionally since interning for College Lifestyles? 

Stephanie Hardiman Simon

1. I have continued to be a classy co-ed by following a rule that was ingrained in me in college: always try to be the best-dressed person in the room. Doing this conveys a level of professionalism and people take you seriously. I’ve also worked to volunteer my time to both my sorority and alma mater, Washington and Lee University. I don’t think there’s anything classier than working to help improve the things that mean the most to you.

2. More than anything, College Lifestyles forced me to write regularly, and as a function of that, to always brainstorm and think about the next “story.” Journalism moves fast, and you always have to have a foothold on a new project. I also learned about the anatomy of a good blog post and writing for the web, which is an important skill for anyone in communications today.

3. I graduated from Washington and Lee University and worked a handful of different reporting jobs. In the last year, I have been working for the Chicago Tribune, mostly as a web producer in the local news division. In June, I will have completed my masters degree in journalism from DePaul University. I’m also an alumnae adviser for the Pi Beta Phi chapter at Millikin University and a volunteer admissions interviewer with my alma mater.

Maggie Young

1. I have continued to strive for what I am passionate about while embracing the ups and downs that occur. Above all, I treat myself and others with respect and friendly character.

2. I learned that I can do what I want in life. Shelly really emphasized that you can take small ideas and turn them into a big reality.

3. I am a recent CL alumna, but I am now an intern at Parents magazine in NYC. I also founded Get Fit Get Life, an online magazine with a mission to empower young women to live with a healthy lifestyle.

Deirdre Cunnane

1. When I first started my internship with College Lifestyles in December 2009, I saw a classy co-ed as someone who works hard, takes time to enjoy herself, is open to trying new things, and goes forth in achieving her dreams. That description still rings true. The way in which I most try to live up to College Lifestyles’ motto is by being unafraid of change.  I moved to the Channel Islands last summer on my own and learned a lot about myself by doing so. We need to step outside of our comfort zones when the opportunity arises–it’s how you get a better perspective about life.

2. Hands down, I benefited most from the community of interns that I was a part of.  I’ve learned so much from these girls and I’m glad to say that we still keep in touch via Twitter and Facebook.  All of us are from different backgrounds, colleges, and even countries, and we wouldn’t have been brought together if it weren’t for College Lifestyles.

3. I’m a law student. Professionally, I have done a lot of work towards my goal of becoming an Irish-American attorney-at-law.  My third year of college was spent working full-time at two large law firms and the experience was invaluable.  I was so proud of having my work published in a professional periodical. I have tailored all of my final year subjects around business law which I’m now certain is what I want to specialize in. My head is currently buried in revenue, banking, and employment law books 24/7, but what can I say?  I’m loving it!

Rebecca Alberico

1. Being a classy co-ed is more of a lifestyle choice for me. Before I was a part of College Lifestyles I considered myself a classy co-ed, but once I signed on as an intern, it increased since I was working with such amazing ladies! I try to live by CL’s motto everyday — I put on a smile and my can-do attitude!

2. I have benefited the most from a past College Lifestyles internship with the connections and friendships that were created. I have friends from all over the country now! It’s not unusual for Deirdre [Cunnane] and I to tweet about our Diet Coke obsession. Just last week, a few of us were discussing the newest season of One Tree Hill! I was introduced to some wonderful girls, and I am so grateful for it!

3. After a full year (summer, fall and spring) with College Lifestyles, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. After graduating, I worker in retail for the summer and fall and then finally got a job in my field. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been working as an Account Coordinator at a marketing communications firm in my hometown in Erie, PA. I absolutely love it!

Kaitlyn Kline

1. To me, living by the CL motto of being a classy co-ed just means always trying your best and being happy with yourself. I try to do both of those things in my everyday life! 

2. Before joining the College Lifestyles team, my plan was to go to graduate school for industrial/organizational psychology. After about a month with CL, I knew that would’ve been a mistake! I applied for a Journalism/Communication grad school program and realized it was the place for me. CL had sent me down a new path, which is where I was meant to be!

3. I have about seven months left in grad school, so that’s really exciting! I’ve also been doing some freelance work for Warner Brothers WBWord Division and that has been fun. I’m also a social media intern at Smith Brothers Agency and I absolutely adore it! It’s pretty much a dream come true.

Tiana Blue is a Senior Writer for College Lifestyles™. This fourth semester sophomore at Penn State is a print journalism major with a penchant for food, stilettos, and the city that never sleeps.

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